1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (430 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1160 kg more than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 (501 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage. (489 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Aston Martin |
| Model | 600 | Vantage |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6330 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2022 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2601 mm |
